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74 yo 49 years post sci. no pain on a daily basis but significant loss of strength due to aging. I use a transfer board whenever I can and have van w power seats so I can do gravity transfers (always...

I was able to start our older van (2003 vintage) after I remembered the radio blinks twice when I depress the fob. I then opened the door, reached in and pointed fob at radio. This started the van. I...

Rainman, as long as you are not working when you apply you will have automatic eligibility as a result of your injury. I used to have a copy of SSDI disability determination manual. If you are a full...

Back in the good ole days cars were so much more accessible. My 1st car out of rehab was a new 72 Ford LTD, 2 door, hardtop. It had a bench seat with vinyl upholstery, auto shift on column, very long...

I would continue practicing with transfer board, always Pledge board to reduce friction. Also, when you have anxiety about a transfer you are less likely to fully commit to it. A quad friend of mine...

Should be no problem. If you start using a transfer board, keep it Pledged for easy sliding. Also, when I transfer without clothes on I use a piece of silk on top of the board to reduce friction from...

Sometimes it is the rubber padding beneath carpet which could be the problem. In the one room where we have carpet we have thin, flat berber carpeting with no pad beneath. Much easier to push across,...

After you spray Pledge on seat you buff with rag to dry seat. I also spray transfer board to transfer from seat back to chair. All my transfers are gravity transfers. We have 6 way seats all to save...